Publications by authors named "Robert Michael Ford"
Article Synopsis
- This review examines the surgical management of blunt chest trauma (BCT) within the first 48 hours after injury, utilizing 80 studies published over 20 years.
- Key recommendations include providing immediate treatment for tension pneumothorax with needle decompression and chest tube insertion, and considering chest tube insertion for traumatic pneumothoraces exceeding 500 ml.
- Advanced strategies such as Damage Control Thoracotomy are indicated for severe cases of air leakage or bleeding, while stable patients may benefit from early video-assisted thoracic surgery for retained haemothoraces.